The astonishing growth in demand for AC Ryan's Playon! series of Full HD Network Media Players & Recorders has created the appointment of a Commercial Director. Tobias Brinkmann will drive channel sales strategy and continue expansion across Europe. European consumers have demonstrated that Media Players & Recorders are becoming the new medium for visual and audio entertainment. This growing phenomenon of engaging media has also created an increasing demand for a platform that can deliver to consumers bespoke content, content that allows you to indulge in your favourite genre of music, film and television on demand. Tobias Brinkmann will pioneer this exciting new phase of growth for AC Ryan.

Commenting on his appointment Tobias Brinkmann says: “I am delighted to join AC Ryan to continue the expansion of the brand and sales channel throughout Europe. The market leading position of the Playon! series in the Netherlands shows the enormous potential the company has due to their drive for innovation in the media player and recorders segment.”

Tobias Brinkmann joins AC Ryan from OCZ Technology where he was the Director of PR & Marketing since 2006. Mr. Brinkmann was pivotal in the expansion of OCZ throughout Europe being responsible for overall branding, channel programs, product launches, he was an essential part of the growth of the company in recent years. With almost 10 years of experience from a manufacturer and channel side he brings a wealth of experience to AC Ryan.

Tobias Brinkmann will commence his new role on April 1st, 2010 and will be based in the Brand Head Office in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

About AC Ryan

Since our inception in 1992, AC Ryan has grown to become a leading IT and CE manufacturer with 7 international offices spread across Europe, Asia and the US. Company HQ is based in the Netherlands, where the products are conceptualised and sold in over 30 countries. The company ethos is to develop products that are innovative, have superior functionality and respond directly to consumers needs. AC Ryan's Full HD network media players and recorders, the Playon! series integrate and express user content in a digital experience like no other, Engage your senses - Playon!